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/ˈtʃɑpɑlɑŋ/ · adjective
(Malaysia, Singapore, slang, sometimes derogatory) Comprising a mixture of various elements, mostly at random..
2015 July 15, Melissa, The Hidden Gems of Joo Chiat Complex, Hungry Bird “Chapalang shops” are common everywhere, you know, the sort which sells lithium batteries, fly swats and air fresheners
2017 August 30, singaporecoconutcompany, Instagram Never imagined such overwhelming love for SG in this #chapalang shop.
Marketing executive Kei Yamada is a self-confessed “chapalang” shopper who shops anywhere and everywhere, from popular fashion chains to second hand bazaars and online stores.
"My English is very chapalang (random mix) and I often had to add some gestures to convey what I mean."
How about using a "japalang" language like Singlish?
the equality star tells the ideal of a peaceful society where different races, languages and religions live together in harmony... this star might just be the most rojak/chapalang star of all.
Other parts of the exhibition have a "chapalang" (mixed bag) feel.
Use chapalang when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Chapalang means (Malaysia, Singapore, slang, sometimes derogatory) Comprising a mixture of various elements, mostly at random..
Common synonyms include rojak.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
2015 July 15, Melissa, The Hidden Gems of Joo Chiat Complex, Hungry Bird “Chapalang shops” are common everywhere, you know, the sort which sells lithium batteries, fly swats and air fresheners
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